Circulation at the South-West Indian Ridge in a high-resolution global ocean model

This study explores the use of the 1/4° and the 1/12° Ocean Circulation and Climate Advanced Modelling (OCCAM) project. The model's representation of the dynamic nature of this region is assessed. On average 2 - 3 intense and well-defined eddies are generated per year within the model; having mean longevities of 4.89 ± 2.20 months with average advection speeds of 5.51 ± 1.57 km day¯¹

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Oceanography

Year dc:date.issued

2008

Author dc:creator

• Durgadoo, Jonathan V

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Ansorge, Isabelle Jane

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/6469

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/6469